International Qualifications Guide for University Entrance

Key
O Equivalent to GCSE/GCE O level

A (or AS) is equivalent to GCE A/AS level
S satisfies the specific programme requirement for the programme named or satisfies specific
programme and General Entrance Requirement for the programme named
G satisfies the general entrance requirements as a whole (please note that, where applicable,
programme specific requirements also have to be met, for example Mathematics. As well as English
language proficiency).

Qualifications for Entrance
The following list was published in May 2014. It is reviewed and updated annually and therefore is
subject to amendment in future years. You are asked to note that applications will be considered on
the basis of the list that is in effect at the time the application is received in the Admissions Office.

This section lists some of the qualifications that have been recognised by the University of London
International Programmes as satisfying either the General Entrance Requirements or part of the
General Entrance Requirements or the entrance requirements for one particular programme.

Qualifications that satisfy the General Entrance Requirements do not necessarily satisfy the specific
programme requirements (where applicable). The specific programme requirements are considered
separately and may not appear in this list.

Overlapping rule: please note it is not possible to count the same subject more than once for
admission purposes. For example if an applicant has 3 GCSE/GCE O levels and 2 further GCE A levels
where Geography is passed within both then the University can only count Geography once for
admission purposes. If you require further information then please contact the University: contact-us

Acceptable: any reference made to an acceptable institution within this document means acceptable
to the University of London. If you require further information then please contact the University:
contact-us

Please note: this list is given for guidance purposes only and the International Programmes reserves
the right to amend it at any time.

International
Qualifications
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE):
comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including Mathematics) provided
grade C or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis
O
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE):
Mathematics passed at grade B or above satisfies the Mathematical
programme requirement for BSc CIS/CC degrees only.
S
Cambridge International Examinations, Cambridge A levels: comparable to
UK GCE A level provided grade A E is achieved on a subject for subject
basis.
A
3 IGCSE passes at grade C or above in non overlapping subjects plus 2
further Cambridge Advanced level passes at grade E or above in non
overlapping subjects.
G
3 Cambridge Advanced level passes in non overlapping subjects where
grade EED or above is achieved.
A
Cambridge International Examinations, Cambridge Pre-U, Principle Subjects
(grades D1 P3)
G
Cambridge International Examinations, Cambridge Pre-U Diploma, provided G

Key

3 non-overlapping Principle Subjects are passed at grade P3 or above
Edexcel, International Advanced levels: comparable to UK GCE A level
provided grade A E is achieved on a subject for subject basis.
A
3 IGCSE passes at grade C or above in non overlapping subjects plus 2
further Edexcel International Advanced levels passes at grade E or above in
non overlapping subjects.
G
3 Edexcel International Advanced levels passes in non overlapping subjects
where grade EED or above is achieved.
G
Advanced International Certificate of Education, provided that a minimum
score of 120 points is achieved
G
European Baccalaureate G
European Baccalaureate: Mathematics passed at grade 7 or above in final
year of schooling satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for
BSc CIS/CC degrees only.
S
European Baccalaureate: Mathematics passed at grade 6 or above in final
degrees in Economics, Finance, Management and the Social Sciences
programmes only.
S
International Baccalaureate (the Diploma) G
International Baccalaureate, Mathematics / Mathematical Studies passed at
Higher Level grade 4 or above / Standard Level grade 5 or above, satisfies
the Mathematics programme requirement for BSc CIS/CC degrees only
S
International Baccalaureate, Mathematics / Mathematical Studies passed at
Higher Level grade 3 or above / Standard Level grade 4 or above, satisfies
the Mathematics programme requirement for degrees in Economics,
Finance, Management and the Social Sciences programmes only
S
Afghanistan Baccalaureate: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including
Mathematics) provided 50% or above is achieved on a subject for subject
basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)
O
Baccalaureate: Mathematics passed at 65% or above in final year of
schooling satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for BSc
CIS/CC degrees only.
S
Albania Maturity (Secondary School Leaving Certificate): comparable to UK GCSE
grade C or above (including Mathematics) provided grade 5 or above is
achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the
exception of English Language)
O
Maturity (Secondary School Leaving Certificate): Mathematics passed at
grade 7 or above in final year of schooling satisfies the Mathematical
S
Algeria Baccalaurat de lEnseignement Secondaire: comparable to UK GCSE grade
C or above (including Mathematics) provided grade 10 or above is achieved
on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception
of English Language)
O
Baccalaurat de lEnseignement Secondaire: Mathematics passed at grade S

Key

14 or above in final year of schooling satisfies the Mathematical programme
requirement for BSc CIS/CC degrees only.
Angola Secondary School Leaving Certificate: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or
above (including Mathematics) provided grade 10 or above is achieved on a
subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of
English Language)
O
Secondary School Leaving Certificate: Mathematics passed at grade 14 or
above in final year of schooling satisfies the Mathematical programme
S
Argentina Ttulo de Bachiller: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including
Mathematics) provided grade 6 or above is achieved on a subject for subject
O
Ttulo de Bachiller: Mathematics passed at grade 8 or above in final year of
S
Universidad de Palermo, successful completion of 5 units from the
Licenciado en Management including Analisis Matematico I. In addition
applicants must hold the Ttulo de Bachiller or an acceptable equivalent and
hold an acceptable Test of Proficiency in English which has been passed at
the required grade within the past 3 years. This satisfies the general
entrance and Mathematics programme requirements for degrees in
Economics, Finance, Management and the Social Sciences programmes only.
S
Armenia Certificate of completed Secondary Education: comparable to UK GCSE
O
Certificate of completed Secondary Education: Mathematics passed at grade
S
Australia AQF Diploma G
Bachelor or Masters degree from an acceptable university in any of the
following subjects: Business and Management, Education, English,
Geography, History, Humanities, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Theology,
Social Sciences or Sociology satisfies the entrance requirements (including
the English programme requirement) for the BA/DipHE English degree only.
S
CPA Australia (formerly known as Australian Society of Accountants),
Associate membership, having passed all final examinations
G
Institute of Chartered Accountants, Membership, having passed all final
examinations
G
Capital Territory: Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of 80 or
above
G
Capital Territory, Year 12 Certificate: Mathematics successfully completed as
a T course satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for BSc
CIS/CC degrees only
S

Key

Capital Territory, Year 12 Certificate: Mathematics successfully completed as
an A or T course satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for
programmes only
S
New South Wales: Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of 80 or
above
G
NSW, Higher School Certificate: (HSC Mark) Mathematics at 70 or above
satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for BSc CIS/CC degrees
only
S
NSW, Higher School Certificate: (HSC Mark) Mathematics at 50 or above
satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for degrees in
Economics, Finance, Management and the Social Sciences programmes only
S
Northern Territory: Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of 80
or above
G
Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training: Mathematics at
Competent Achievement or above satisfies the Mathematical programme
requirement for BSc CIS/CC degrees only
S
Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training: Mathematics at
Marginal Achievement or above satisfies the Mathematical programme
requirement for degrees in Economics, Finance, Management and the Social
Sciences programmes only
S
Queensland: An Overall Position (OP) Band score between 1 and 8 G
Queensland Certificate of Education / Queensland Senior Certificate:
Mathematics at Sound Achievement or above satisfies the Mathematical
programme requirement for BSc CIS/CC degrees only
S
Queensland Certificate of Education / Queensland Senior Certificate:
Mathematics at Limited Achievement or above satisfies the Mathematical
programme requirement for degrees in Economics, Finance, Management
and the Social Sciences programmes only
S
South Australia: Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of 80 or
above
G
South Australian Certificate of Education: Mathematics at Competent
Achievement or above satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement
for BSc CIS/CC degrees only
S
South Australian Certificate of Education: Mathematics at Marginal
for degrees in Economics, Finance, Management and the Social Sciences
programmes only
S
Tasmania: Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of 80 or above G
Tasmanian Certificate of Education (Year 12): Mathematics at High
S
Tasmanian Certificate of Education (Year 12): Mathematics at Satisfactory
S

Key

programmes only
Victoria: Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of 80 or above G
Victoria Certificate of Education: (Study Score) ) Mathematics at 40 or above
only
S
Victoria Certificate of Education: (Study Score) Mathematics at 30 or above
S
Western Australia: Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of 80
or above
G
Western Australia Certificate of Education: Mathematics at Sound
S
Western Australia Certificate of Education: Mathematics at Limited
programmes only
S
Austria Reifeprfung / Matura G
Reifeprfung / Matura: Mathematics passed at grade 3 or above in final year
of schooling satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for BSc
S
Reifeprfung / Matura: Mathematics passed at grade 4 or above in final year
of schooling satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for degrees
in Economics, Finance, Management and the Social Sciences programmes
only
S
Azerbaijan Secondary School Leaving Certificate: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or
above provided grade 3 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis
in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)
O
Secondary School Leaving Certificate: Algebra and Geometry both passed at
S
Secondary School Leaving Certificate: Algebra and Geometry both passed at
S
Bahamas Bahamian GCE O Level: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including
Mathematics) provided grade C or above is achieved on a subject for
subject basis
O
Bahamian GCE O Level: Mathematics passed at grade B satisfies the
Mathematical programme requirement for BSc CIS/CC degrees only
S
Bahamian GCE A Level: comparable to UK GCE A level provided grade A E
is achieved on a subject for subject basis.
A
3 Bahamian GCE O Level passes at grade C or above in non overlapping G

Key

subjects plus 2 further Bahamian GCE A Level passes at grade E or above in
3 Bahamian GCE A Level passes in non overlapping subjects where grade
EED or above is achieved.
G
S
Bahamas Bar Association, Membership, having passed all final examinations G
College of the Bahamas: Associate degrees G
Bahrain Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF): Successful completion of the
Banking Studies Diploma Programme (BSDP) satisfies entrance and
Mathematics programme requirement for degrees in Economics, Finance,
Management and the Social Sciences programmes only. Furthermore this
satisfies the English language requirement for EMFSS provided this has been
awarded within the past 3 years.
S
Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), University of Wales Diploma
Programmes: Foundation Year. Provided an overall pass is achieved,
including a pass in Introduction to Statistics and in Introduction to
Mathematics for Business and Finance. Additionally applicants must hold at
least 4 non-overlapping UK GCSEs at grade C or above or the equivalent.
This satisfies the general entrance and Mathematics programme
requirement for degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social
Sciences only. Furthermore this satisfies the English language requirement
for EMFSS provided this has been awarded within the past 3 years.
S
Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate or Intermediate: comparable to UK GCSE grade
C or above (including Mathematics) provided grade B (50%) or above is
O
Higher Secondary Certificate or Intermediate: Mathematics passed at grade
A (70%) or above in final year of schooling satisfies the Mathematical
S
Belarus Certificate of General Secondary Education: comparable to UK GCSE grade C
or above (including Mathematics) provided grade 3 or above is achieved on
a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of
English Language)
O
Certificate of General Secondary Education: Mathematics passed at grade 6
or above in final year of schooling / grade 4 or above if awarded before
2003, satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for BSc CIS/CC
degrees only.
S
Belgium Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs (in and after 1992) G
Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Suprieur / Certificat d'tudes
Moyennes Suprieures (both in and after 1992)
G

Key

Various grading / marking systems operate in Belgium, therefore candidates
requiring sufficient Mathematics are advised to contact the University prior
to submitting an application.
S
Benin Baccalaurat: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including
Mathematics) provided grade 10 or above is achieved on a subject for
subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English
Language)
O
Baccalaurat: Mathematics passed at grade 14 or above in final year of
S
Bermuda Bermuda School Certificate: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above
(including Mathematics) provided grade D or above is achieved on a subject
for subject basis in final year of schooling
O
Bermuda School Certificate: Mathematics passed at grade C+ or above in
final year of schooling satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement
for BSc CIS/CC degrees only.
S
S
Bermuda College: 2 year full time Associate degree G
Bolivia Diploma de Bachiller Cientfico-Humanstico: comparable to UK GCSE grade
C or above (including Mathematics) provided grade 36 or above is achieved
on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception
of English Language)
O
Diploma de Bachiller Cientfico-Humanstico: Mathematics passed at grade
S
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
Matura
G
Matura: Mathematics passed at grade 3 or above in final year of schooling
only.
S
S
Brazil Certificado de Concluso de Ensino Mdio: provided an overall average of 8
is achieved in all subjects taken over the 3 year period. In addition
applicants must provide sufficient evidence confirming that they have been
offered a place to study a degree at a recognised (Public or Private) Brazilian
higher education institute.
G
Certificado de Ensino Mdio: Mathematics passed at grade 5 or above in
S

Key

programmes only
Certificado de Ensino Mdio: Mathematics passed at grade 7 or above in
S
Brunei Cambridge/Brunei General Certificate of Education: comparable to UK GCSE
achieved on a subject for subject basis
O
Cambridge/Brunei General Certificate of Education: Mathematics passed at
grade 4 satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for BSc CIS/CC
degrees only
S
Cambridge/Brunei Advanced Level General Certificate of Education:
comparable to UK GCE A level provided grade A E is achieved on a subject
for subject basis.
A
3 Cambridge/Brunei General Certificate of Education passes at grade 6 or
above in non overlapping subjects plus 2 further Cambridge/ Brunei
Advanced Level General Certificate of Education passes at grade E or above
in non overlapping subjects.
G
3 Cambridge/ Brunei Advanced Level General Certificate of Education passes
in non overlapping subjects where grade EED or above is achieved.
G
Bulgaria Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie (Diploma of Completed Secondary
Education), provided an overall average of at least 4.5 is achieved within the
final State Maturity Examinations.
G
Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie (Diploma of Completed Secondary
Education): Mathematics passed at grade 3 or above in final year state
examination or at grade 4 or above in final year of compulsory schooling
only
S
Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie (Diploma of Completed Secondary
Education): Mathematics passed at grade 3 or above in final year state
examination or at grade 3 or above in final year of compulsory schooling
S
Burkina Faso Baccalaurat: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including
Language)
O
CIS/CC degrees only
S
Burundi Diplme des Humanits Compltes: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or
above (including Mathematics) provided 50% or above is achieved on a
English Language)
O

Key

Diplme des Humanits Compltes: Mathematics passed at 70% or above in
S
Cambodia Diploma of Upper Secondary Education: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or
above (including Mathematics) provided 50% (C) or above is achieved on a
English Language)
O
Diploma of Upper Secondary Education: Mathematics passed at 70% (B) or
S
Cameroon Cameroon Ordinary Level Certificate of Education: comparable to UK GCSE
grade C or above (including Mathematics) provided grade C or above is
O
Cameroon Ordinary Level Certificate of Education: Mathematics passed at
grade B or above satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for
BSc CIS/CC degrees only
S
Cameroon Advanced Level Certificate of Education: comparable to UK GCE
A level provided grade A E is achieved on a subject for subject basis.
A
3 Cameroon Ordinary level passes at grade C or above in non overlapping
subjects plus 2 further Cameroon Advanced level passes at grade E or above
in non overlapping subjects.
G
3 Cameroon Advanced level passes in non overlapping subjects where
G
Baccalaurat: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including
Language)
O
CIS/CC degrees only
S
Canada Bachelor or Masters degree from an acceptable university in any of the
S
2 year full time Associate degree awarded by an acceptable postsecondary
institute
G
2 year full time Diploma awarded by an acceptable postsecondary institute G
Alberta, General High School Diploma: Five Grade 12 (Level 30) courses,
each passed at 65% or above.
G
Alberta, Secondary School Diploma (Grade 11): Mathematics passed at
grade B (73%) or above satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement
S
Alberta, Secondary School Diploma (Grade 11): Mathematics passed at S

Key

grade C (60%) satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for
programmes only
British Columbia, Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma: Five Grade 12
courses (including 1 Provincial Examination), each passed at grade B or
above.
G
British Columbia, Secondary School (Grade 11): Mathematics passed at
S
British Columbia, Secondary School (Grade 11): Mathematics passed at
programmes only
S
Manitoba, High School Graduation Diploma: Five Grade 12 (Level 300)
courses within four subject areas, each passed at 65% or above.
G
Manitoba, Secondary School Diploma (Grade 11): Mathematics passed at
S
Manitoba, Secondary School Diploma (Grade 11): Mathematics passed at
programmes only
S
New Brunswick, High School Graduation Diploma: Five acceptable Grade
12 Courses, each passed at 65% or above.
G
New Brunswick, Secondary School Diploma (Grade 11): Mathematics passed
at grade B (73%) or above satisfies the Mathematical programme
S
New Brunswick, Secondary School Diploma (Grade 11): Mathematics passed
at grade C (60%) satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for
programmes only
S
Newfoundland and Labrador, High School Graduation Diploma: Five
University Preparatory Grade 12 Courses, each passed at 65% or above.
G
Newfoundland and Labrador, Secondary School Diploma (Grade 11):
Mathematics passed at grade B (73%) or above satisfies the Mathematical
S
Newfoundland and Labrador, Secondary School Diploma (Grade 11):
Mathematics passed at grade C (60%) satisfies the Mathematical
S
Northwest Territories, General High School Diploma: Five acceptable
Grade 12 Courses, each passed at 65% or above.
G
Northwest Territories, Secondary School Diploma (Grade 11): Mathematics
passed at grade B (73%) or above satisfies the Mathematical programme
S

Key

Northwest Territories, Secondary School Diploma (Grade 11): Mathematics
passed at grade C (60%) satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement
programmes only
S
Nova Scotia, High School Completion Certificate: Five acceptable Level 4
and 5 Courses, each passed at 65% or above.
G
Nova Scotia, Secondary School Diploma (Grade 11): Mathematics passed at
S
Nova Scotia, Secondary School Diploma (Grade 11): Mathematics passed at
programmes only
S
Ontario Secondary School Diploma: Six Grade 12 U, UC or M coded courses
(or the discontinued OACs), each passed at 65% or above.
G
Ontario, Secondary School Diploma general level (Grade 11): Mathematics
S
Ontario, Secondary School Diploma general level (Grade 11): Mathematics
programmes only
S
Prince Edward Island, High School Graduation Diploma: Five acceptable
Grade 12 Courses, each passed at 65% or above.
G
Prince Edward Island, Secondary School Diploma (Grade 11): Mathematics
S
Prince Edward Island, Secondary School Diploma (Grade 11): Mathematics
programmes only
S
Qubec, Diplome dEtudes Collegiales (DEC). G
Diplme d'tudes Secondaires (DES): Mathematics passed at grade B (73%)
or above satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for BSc CIS/CC
degrees only
S
Diplme d'tudes Secondaires (DES): Mathematics passed at grade C (60%)
S
Saskatchewan, Completion Grade 12 Standing / Division IV Standing: Five
acceptable Grade 12 Courses, each passed at 65% or above.
G
Saskatchewan, Secondary School Diploma (Grade 11): Mathematics passed
at grade B (73%) or above satisfies the Mathematical programme
S

Key

Saskatchewan, Secondary School Diploma (Grade 11): Mathematics passed
at grade C (60%) satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for
programmes only
S
Yukon, Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma: Five acceptable Grade 12
courses each passed at grade B or above.
G
Yukon, Secondary School Diploma (Grade 11): Mathematics passed at grade
B (73%) or above satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for
S
Yukon, Secondary School Diploma (Grade 11): Mathematics passed at grade
C (60%) satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for degrees in
S
Caribbean, the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate, CXC (in and after June 1998):
grade I - III is achieved on a subject for subject basis.
O
Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate, CXC (pre June 1998):
grade I - II is achieved on a subject for subject basis.
O
CXC (pre and post 1998): Mathematics passed at grade I - II satisfies the
S
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination Diploma (CAPE): Provided six
units including two double-unit courses are passed at grade 1 5
G
Three CXCs at grade I - III in non-overlapping subjects plus two further
double-unit CAPE courses at grade 1 - 5.
G
S
Barbados Community College, Associate degrees G
Jamaica, Associate degrees: provided the award is accredited by the
University Council of Jamaica
G
Jamaica, University of Technology: Diploma, provided this is at least 2 years
full time
G
Trinidad and Tobago, Associate degrees: provided the award is accredited
by The Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago
G
University of the West Indies. Associate degrees G
Central African
Republic, the
Language)
O
CIS/CC degrees only
S

Key

Chad Baccalaurat: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including
Language)
O
CIS/CC degrees only
S
Chile Licencia de Educacin Media: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above
(including Mathematics) provided grade 4 or above is achieved on a subject
for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English
Language)
O
Licencia de Educacin Media: Mathematics passed at grade 5 or above in
S
China Gaokao (Chinese University / College Entrance Examination): provided the
applicants overall score is/was sufficient for entry into a Tier 3 institution in
China in the year that it was taken.
G
Senior High School Diploma: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above
(including Mathematics) provided grade C or above is achieved on a subject
Language)
O
Senior High School Diploma: Mathematics passed at grade B or above in
S
Colombia Ttulo de Bachiller: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including
Mathematics) provided grade 6/10 (50/100 on alternative grading system) is
O
Ttulo de Bachiller: Mathematics passed at grade 8/10 (70/100 on alternative
grading system) in final year of schooling satisfies the Mathematical
S
Costa Rica Bachiller en la Enseanza Media: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above
(including Mathematics) provided 65% or above is achieved on a subject for
Language)
O
Bachiller en la Enseanza Media: Mathematics passed at 80% or above in
S
Croatia Svjedodba o Maturi G
Matura (Final Examination): Mathematics passed at grade 3 or above
only.
S
Matura (Final Examination): Mathematics passed at grade 2 or above
S

Key

Cuba Bachiller: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including Mathematics)
provided 70% or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final
year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)
O
Bachiller: Mathematics passed at 80% or above in final year of schooling
only
S
Cyprus Apolytirion, provided an average mark of 17 or above is achieved G
Apolytirion: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including
Language)
S
Apolytirion: Mathematics passed at grade 14 or above in final year of
CIS/CC degrees only
S
A diploma awarded by the Higher Technical Institute, provided that it is at
least two years full time or four years part time
G
Czech Republic Vysvedcen o Maturitn Zkouce (Maturita) G
Vysvedcen o Maturitn Zkouce (Maturita): Mathematics passed at grade 4
or above in Maturita examination or grade 3 or above in 4th (final) year of
schooling

satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for BSc
S
Vysvedcen o Maturitn Zkouce (Maturita): Mathematics passed at grade 4
or above in Maturita examination / 4th (final) year of schooling satisfies the
Mathematical programme requirement for degrees in Economics, Finance,
Management and the Social Sciences programmes only
S
Denmark Hojere Forberedelseseksamen / Studentereksamen G
Hojere Forberedelseseksamen / Studentereksamen: in and after 2006/07
Mathematics passed at grade 7 or above in final year of schooling satisfies
the Mathematical programme requirement for BSc CIS/CC degrees only.
S
Hojere Forberedelseseksamen / Studentereksamen: pre 2006/07
S
Hojere Forberedelseseksamen / Studentereksamen: in and after 2006/07
the Mathematical programme requirement for degrees in Economics,
S
Hojere Forberedelseseksamen / Studentereksamen: pre 2006/07
S
D R Congo, the Diplme d'Etat d'Etudes Secondaires du Cycle Long: comparable to UK
GCSE grade C or above (including Mathematics) provided 50% or above is
O

Key

Diplme d'Etat d'Etudes Secondaires du Cycle Long: Mathematics passed at
70% or above in final year of schooling satisfies the Mathematical
S
Ecuador Ttulo de Bachiller: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including
Language)
O
Ttulo de Bachiller: Mathematics passed at grade 15 or above in final year of
CIS/CC degrees only
S
Egypt Certificate of General Secondary Education: comparable to UK GCSE grade C
or above (including Mathematics) provided 50% or above is achieved on a
English Language)
O
Certificate of General Secondary Education: Mathematics passed at 70% or
S
El Salvador Bachiller: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including Mathematics)
provided grade 5 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final
O
Bachiller: Mathematics passed at grade 7 or above in final year of schooling
only
S
School Qualifications
England,
Northern Ireland
and Wales.
UK GCSE / GCE O level: (including Mathematics), provided grade C or above
is achieved on a subject for subject basis. O
UK GCSE / GCE O level: Mathematics passed at grade B or above satisfies
the Mathematical programme requirement for BSc CIS/CC degrees only
S
(Pre 1988) Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE): comparable to UK GCSE
grade C or above (including Mathematics) provided grade 1 is achieved on a
subject for subject basis.
O
UK GCE Advanced level: provided grade A E is achieved on a subject for
subject basis.
A
3 UK GCSE / GCE O level passes at grade C or above in non overlapping
subjects plus 2 further UK GCE A level passes at grade E or above in non
overlapping subjects.
G
3 UK GCE Advanced level passes in non overlapping subjects where grade
EED or above is achieved.
G
BTEC / Pearson Edexcel awards
Advanced General National Vocational Qualification (GNVQ), provided an
overall grade of Merit or above is achieved
G
BTEC Business awards, provided grade BBC or above is achieved in three G

Key

final examinations
BTEC Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma (HNC or HND) G
BTEC National Certificate or National Diploma (NC or ND), provided Merit or
above is achieved in three final examinations
G
BTEC National Diploma in Information and Communications Technology
(ICT): provided 3 units, including Computational Methods, have been passed
at Merit or above satisfies the entrance requirements (including the
Mathematics programme requirement) for BSc CIS/CC degrees only
S
BTEC National Diploma in Computer Studies provided both Quantitative
Methods and Accounting are passed at Merit or above satisfies the entrance
requirements (including the Mathematics programme requirement) for BSc
CIS/CC degrees only
S
BTEC Ordinary National Certificate or Ordinary National Diploma (ONC or
OND), provided 60% or above is achieved in three final examinations
G
BTEC Technician awards, provided three full units are passed at Level III;
including two units at Merit or above.
G
Edexcel BTEC First Diploma (FD): provided three units are passed at Pass or
above and one unit at Merit or above this should include Unit 30:
Academic English Skills. This satisfies the entrance requirements for the
Access Programme for the BSc Business Administration degree only
S
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma plus 3 further non overlapping GCSE / GCE
O levels at grade C or above.
G
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma provided Merit or above is acheived
in at least three full units.
G
Edexcel International Diploma G
The following University of London Foundation / Preparatory
Programmes:

Kings College, Preparatory Diploma in English Language and Academic
Studies.
G
Royal Holloway, University Foundation Programme G
School of Oriental and African Studies Intermediate Certificate in
Comparative International Studies.
G
UCL University Preparatory Certificate for Science and Engineering. G
University of London International Foundation Certificate G
University of London International Foundation Certificate: satisfies the
Mathematical programme requirement for BSc CIS/CC degrees only.
S
University of London International Foundation Certificate: satisfies the
Management and the Social Sciences programmes only.
S
Other acceptable Access / Foundation Programmes:
Access to HE Diploma (in and after 2009) provided that is recognised by the
Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)
G
Access to HE Diploma in Humanities (in and after 2009) provided that is
recognised by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) satisfies the entrance
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requirements (including the English programme requirement) for the BA
English degree only.
Access to HE Certificate (pre 2009) awarded by an Authorised Validating
Agency (AVA) that is recognised by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)
G
Bellerbys College, Foundation Business Programme: provided 60% or above
is obtained in Economics 1 and Business Studies 1, 55% or above is
obtained in Business Studies 2, Economics 2 and Introduction to Financial
Accounting as well as 40% or above in Business Mathematics satisfies the
entrance requirements (including the Mathematics) for the BSc degrees in
Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only.
S
David Game College University Foundation Programme, provided an overall
grade of C or above is achieved. Including grade C or above for
Mathematics, together with an acceptable Test of Proficiency in English that
has been passed within the past three years, satisfies the entrance
requirements (including the Mathematics) for the BSc degrees in Economics,
Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only.
S
Higher Introductory Technology and Engineering Conversion Course
(HITECC), provided this is awarded by a Recognised Body.
G
Kaplan Professional Awards: KPA Level 3 Diploma in Business Management,
Mathematics and Economics
G
Kaplan Professional Awards: KPA Level 3 Diploma in Business Management,
Mathematics and Economics. Successful completion of the unit Mathematics
and Statistics for Business satisfies the Mathematics programme
requirement for degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and Social
Sciences degrees only
S
Northern Consortium UK International Foundation Year (China syllabus) (in
and after June 2004), provided at least 200 IFY points have been obtained
and that the module English for Academic Purposes is passed at grade C or
above.
G
and after June 2004) provided a Mathematical unit is passed at grade C or
above in the Science & Technology route or a Mathematical unit is passed
at grade B or above in the Business and Management route satisfies the
S
and after June 2004) provided a Mathematical unit is passed at grade C or
above, satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for degrees in
S
University of Bath International Foundation Year, provided Mathematics I
and Mathematics II are successfully completed and an overall pass mark of
40% or above is achieved for the whole programme, satisfies the entrance
S
The following University of London awards:

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Birkbeck College Faculty of Continuing Education, Certificate or Diploma
(other than a Certificate of Proficiency)
G
Goldsmiths, Certificate in English and Caribbean Studies (satisfies the
entrance requirements for the Certificate of Higher Education in English
only).
S
University of London International Programmes ,Certificate of Higher
Education
G
University of London International Programmes (or External System)
Diploma.
G
University of London International Programmes (or External System),
Diploma in Economics and Diploma in Social Sciences, provided either
Mathematics or Quantitative Methods has been passed, satisfies entrance
and Mathematical programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only.
S
The following awards from other universities acceptable to the
University of London (Recognised Bodies):

Bachelor degree (including degrees awarded by the Council for National
Academic Awards)
G
Certificate of Higher Education / 120 UK Credits (60 ECTS) G
Diploma of Higher Education G
Higher National Diploma / Higher National Certificate G
Graduate Certificate / Graduate Diploma G
Masters degree G
Postgraduate Certificate / Postgraduate Diploma G
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) G
Bachelor or Masters degree in any of the following subjects: Mathematics;
Physics; Statistics; Engineering (any branch); or a Combined Honours degree
with any of the above subjects named in the title of the degree or BSc
General degree in Physical Sciences or BSc (Econ) Part I provided a paper in
Mathematics or Statistics was passed in that part, satisfies entrance and
Mathematical programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only.
S
Bachelor or Masters degree in any of the following subjects: Business and
Management, Education, English, Geography, History, Humanities, Law,
Philosophy, Psychology, Theology, Social Sciences or Sociology satisfies the
entrance requirements (including the English programme requirement) for
the BA/DipHE English degree only.
S
The following awards from other acceptable institutes / organisations:
Association of Business Executives, an acceptable level 4, 5 or 6 qualification
which is at least 1 year full time in duration.
G
British Computer Society Part I examinations satisfies the entrance
CIS/CC degrees only
S
Open University, 120 Points at any level. G
Open University, Open Mathematics (MU120) or Using Mathematics
(MST121) or Discovering Mathematics (MU123) satisfies the Mathematics
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programme requirement for the BSc CIS/ CC degrees only
Open University, Open Mathematics (MU120) or Using Mathematics
(MST121) or Discovering Mathematics (MU123) satisfies the Mathematics
programme requirement for the BSc degrees in Economics, Management,
Finance and the Social Sciences only.
S
The Institute of Commercial Management, an acceptable level 4, 5 or 6
qualification which is at least 1 year full time in duration.
G
The following professional qualifications:
Architectural Association Diploma G
Barristers of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland G
British Institute of Management, Diploma in Management Practice, provided
that candidates with this qualification also hold the Open University
Diploma in Management
G
Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work (CCETSW);
Certificate of Qualification in Social Work; Diploma in Social Work
G
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) status, awarded by the Association of
Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
G
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, ACCA (previously known as
Chartered Association of Certified Accountants) Associate Member
G
Chartered Institute of Bankers, Associate Member G
Chartered Institute of Building, Membership examination Part II G
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX), Level 6 Certificate in Law or
Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice (previously known as ILEX Level 6
Professional Higher Diploma in Law and Practice / Part II and Level 4
examinations)
G
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Associate Member G
Chartered Institute of Marketing Professional Diploma or Professional
Postgraduate Diploma
G
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, Member G
Chartered Institute of Transport, Corporate Member (FCIT or MCIT) G
Chartered Insurance Institute, Associate Member G
City and Guilds of London Institute, Graduateship, Membership and
Fellowship
G
College of Preceptors, Licentiate or Fellowship awarded by examination G
College of Radiographers, Diploma (DCR) G
Incorporated Association of Architects and Surveyors, Membership, having
passed intermediate and final examinations
G
Institute of Actuaries, Associate Member G
Institute of Administrative Management, Diploma in Administrative
Management (prior to 1995) and the Advanced Diploma in Administrative
Management (in and after 1995)
G
Institute of Bankers, Ireland, Associate Member G
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Associate Member G

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Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ireland, Associate Member G
Institute of Chartered Accountants, Scotland, Member G
Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators, Associate & Graduate
Member & Fellow
G
Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, Members and Fellows, having passed the
qualifying examinations
G
Institute of Credit Management, Member, having passed the final
examinations
G
Institute of Electrical, Mechanical and Civil Engineers, Associate and
Graduate Members
G
Institute of Health Service Management (formerly Institute of National
Health Administration), Associate Member
G
Institute of Housing, Corporate Member G
Institute of Management Information Systems (formerly IDPM), Higher
Diploma (satisfies the entrance and Mathematical requirements for BSc
CIS/CC degrees only)
S
Institute of Personnel Management, Graduate Member G
Institute of Statisticians, Graduate Diploma G
Library Association, Chartered Member (Associate or Fellow) G
Licensed Conveyancer, provided that all three examination stages have been
passed
G
Ministers of Religion trained in the UK (Anglican, Baptist, Methodist, Roman
Catholic, United Reform)
G
NCC Education International Diploma in Computer Studies (IDCS) satisfies
the entrance requirements (including the Mathematics programme
requirement) for Diplomas in CIS/CC only
S
NCC Education, International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies
(IADCS) satisfies the entrance requirements (including the Mathematics
programme requirement) for BSc CIS/CC degrees only
S
Pensions Management Institute, Associateship G
Royal Institute of British Architects, Corporate Member G
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Professional Associate G
Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Member G
Society of Engineers, Corporate Member G
Solicitors of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland G
Eritrea Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate Examination: comparable to UK
GCSE grade C or above (including Mathematics) provided grade C or above
is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the
O
Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate Examination: Mathematics passed
at grade B or above in final year of schooling satisfies the Mathematical
S
Estonia Gmnaasiumi lputunnistus together with the Riigieksamid: comparable to O

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UK GCSE grade C or above (including Mathematics) provided grade 3 or
above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling
(with the exception of English Language)
Gmnaasiumi lputunnistus: Mathematics passed at grade 4 or above in
S
Fiji Fiji Seventh Form Certificate Examination, provided a mark of 250 or above
is achieved.
G
Fiji School Leaving Certificate: Mathematics passed at grade A or above
only
S
Fiji School Leaving Certificate: : Mathematics passed at grade B or above
S
Finland Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen (Matriculation Examination) G
Matriculation Examination: Mathematics passed at Cum Laude Approbatur
or above satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for BSc CIS/CC
degrees only
S
Matriculation Examination: Mathematics passed at Approbatur or above in
programmes only.
S
France

Baccalaurat (Gnrale / Technologique/ Professionnelle / Option
Internationale)
G
S
schooling satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for degrees in
S
Germany Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife / Abitur G
Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife / Abitur: Mathematics passed at
grade 9 (out of 15) or above in two separate semesters within year 12 or 13
only.
S
Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife / Abitur: Mathematics passed at
grade 4 (out of 15) or above in two separate semesters within year 12 or 13
S
Ghana WAEC Senior Secondary School Certificate: comparable to UK GCSE grade C
or above (including Mathematics) provided grade C or above is achieved on
English Language)
O
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or above in final year of schooling satisfies the Mathematical programme
WAEC West African Higher School Certificate / GCE A level: comparable to
basis.
A
S
Bachelor degree, successful completion of 1 year provided this has been
studied at an institute that is recognised by The National Accreditation
Board (NAB). Additionally applicants must hold 4 WAEC Senior Secondary
School Certificate examinations at grade C or above.
G
Higher National Diploma: provided this is validated by the National Board
for Professional and Technical Examinations (NABPTEX)
G
Greece Apolytirion of Lykeion, provided an average mark of 17 or above is achieved G
Apolytirion: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including
Language)
S
Apolytirion: Mathematics passed at grade 14 or above in final year of
CIS/CC degrees only
S
Successful completion of the DEI Foundation Course in Law validated by
University of Bradford satisfies the entrance requirements for admission to
the LLB degree / Diploma in The Common Law only
S
Guinea Baccalaurat 2me Partie: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above
(including Mathematics) provided grade 10 or above is achieved on a
English Language)
O
Baccalaurat 2me Partie: Mathematics passed at grade 14 or above in final
S
Hong Kong Schooling
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE): provided 2 Category
A subjects are passed at level 3 or above and 3 further Category A subjects
are passed at level 2 or above
G
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE): comparable to UK
GCSE grade C or above (including Mathematics) provided Category A
subjects are passed at level 2 or above on a subject for subject basis
O
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE): Compulsory
Mathematics passed at level 3 or above satisfies the Mathematics
S

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Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE): comparable to UK
GCSE grade C or above (including Mathematics) provided grade C or above
is achieved on a subject for subject basis
O
HKCEE: Mathematics passed at grade B or above satisfies the Mathematics
S
Hong Kong Advanced Supplementary (AS) Examination: comparable to UK
GCE AS level provided grade A E is achieved on a subject for subject basis.
= AS level only

A
Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE): comparable to UK GCE A
level provided grade A E is achieved on a subject for subject basis
A
Hong Kong Higher Level Examination (HKHLE): comparable to UK GCSE
grade C or above (including Mathematics) provided grade D or above is
O
(HKHLE): Mathematics passed at grade C or above satisfies the Mathematics
S
The following awards from HKU SPACE.
HKU SPACE: Associate degree / Advanced Diploma / Higher Certificate /
Higher Diploma
G
HKU SPACE: Associate degree in Applied Science (Information Technology)
satisfies the entrance requirements (including the Mathematics programme
requirement) for BSc CIS/CC degrees only
S
HKU SPACE: Higher Diplomas in Business Systems; Accounting; Financial
Information Management; Information Technology satisfy the general
entrance and Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC
degrees only
S
HKU SPACE: Advanced Diplomas in Finance; Finance (Investments);
Accounting; Management Studies or Business Management satisfies the
general entrance and Mathematics requirement for degrees in Economics,
Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only
S
HKU SPACE: Advanced Certificate of General Studies G
HKU SPACE: Diploma in Finance G
HKU SPACE: Diploma in Housing Management G
HKU SPACE: Diploma in Legal Studies (in and after 2005) / Certificate in
Legal Studies Year II (pre 2005)
G
HKU SPACE: Shanghai Diploma in Economics and Management G
The following awards from other acceptable institutes / organisations /
universities:

Associate degree / Advanced Diploma / Higher Certificate / Higher Diploma,
provided this is accredited by The Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of
Academic and Vocational Qualifications at the point of award and is listed
on the Qualifications Register.
G
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) in association with the
Chinese University of Hong Kong: Professional Diploma in Legal Executive
Studies
G

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City University of Hong Kong (previously City Polytechnic of Hong Kong);
Hong Kong Baptist University (previously Hong Kong Baptist College); Hong
Kong Polytechnic University (previously Hong Kong Polytechnic); Lingnan
College; Shue Yan College: 2 year full time Diploma
G
City University of Hong Kong (previously City Polytechnic of Hong Kong):
Higher Diploma in Computer Engineering; Computer Studies; Information
Systems; and Manufacturing Engineering satisfy the general entrance and
Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only
S
Grantham College of Education; Northcote College of Education; Sir Robert
Black College of Education; The Hong Kong Institute of Education (includes
the Hong Kong Technical Teachers College and the Institute of Language in
Education): Teacher Certificate, provided this is 2 years full time in duration.
G
Hang Seng School of Commerce: Diploma in Business Studies, provided
three final year examinations are passed at grade BBC or above
G
Hong Kong Management Association/ Hong Kong Polytechnic University,
Joint Diploma in Management Studies
G
Hong Kong Management Association/Lingnan University Joint Diploma in
Management Studies
G
Hong Kong Polytechnic University: BSc Combined Studies in Mathematics
and Science with Foundation Mathematics passed at grade C or above
satisfies the general entrance and Mathematics programme requirement for
the BSc CIS/CC degrees only
S
Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Higher Certificate in Civil Engineering;
Electronic Engineering; Mathematical Studies; Mechanical Engineering
satisfy the general entrance and Mathematics programme requirement for
S
Hong Kong Polytechnic University: the Higher Diploma in Aeronautical
Engineering; Applied Science; Civil Engineering; Computer Studies;
Electronic Engineering; Mathematics, Statistics and Computing;
Mathematical Studies; Mechanical Engineering; Production and Industrial
Engineering; Systems Analysis; and Software Engineering satisfy the general
entrance and Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC
degrees only
S
Open University of Hong Kong (previously known as The Open Learning
Institute): 40 Credits at any level.
G
Vocational Training Council: Diplomas, provided at least three full units are
passed at Merit Level (60%) or above in the second year.
G
Hungary Erettsegi / Matura G
Matura Examination: Mathematics passed at Kzepes or above satisfies the
S
Matura Examination: Mathematics passed at Elgsges or above in final year
of schooling satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for degrees
only.
S

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Iceland Stdentsprf G
Various grading / marking systems operate in Iceland, therefore candidates
requiring sufficient Mathematics are advised to contact the University prior
to submitting an application.
S
India Year XII All India Boards (CBSE or CISCE or NIOS): 4 subjects each passed at
70% or above OR An overall average of 70% from all subjects taken at year
XII
G
Recognised year XII State Board: 4 subjects each passed at 70% or above OR
An overall average of 70% from all subjects taken at year XII satisfies the
entrance requirements for degrees in Economics, Finance, Management and
the Social Sciences programmes only. If Mathematics is not passed at 70%
or above then in addition Mathematics at year XII must be passed at 50% or
above. Furthermore, if year XII schooling is not taught in the medium of
English then applicants require an acceptable Test of Proficiency in English
which has been passed at the required grade within the past 3 years
S
entrance requirements for the LLB and Diploma in the Common Law
programmes only. If year XII schooling is not taught in the medium of
English then applicants require an acceptable Test of Proficiency in English
which has been passed at the required grade within the past 3 years
S
entrance requirements for the Business Administration programme only. If
year XII schooling is not taught in the medium of English then applicants
require an acceptable Test of Proficiency in English which has been passed
at the required grade within the past 3 years
S
Year XII All India Board (CBSE or CISCE or NIOS): comparable to UK GCSE
grade C or above (including Mathematics) provided 50% or above is
O
Year XII All India Boards (CBSE or CISCE or NIOS): Mathematics passed at
60% or above satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for BSc
S
Recognised year XII State Board: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above
subject basis (with the exception of English Language)
O
Year X All India Board (CBSE or CISCE or NIOS): Mathematics passed at 50%
or above satisfies the GCSE/GCE O level Mathematics programme
requirement for the BSc degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and
the Social Sciences only
S
Recognised year X State Board: Mathematics passed at 80% or above
satisfies the GCSE/GCE O level Mathematics programme requirement for the
BSc degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
only
S

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Indonesia Ijazah - Sekolah Menengah Atas/Madrasah Aliyah (SMA/MA) (Certificate of
Graduation from Academic/Islamic Secondary School) OR Sekolah
Menengah Kejuruan/Madrasah Aliyah Kejuruan (SMK/MAK) (Certificate of
Graduation from Vocational/Islamic Secondary School): provided an overall
average of 8 or above is achieved.
G
Ijazah - SMA/MA or SMK/MAK: Mathematics passed at grade 8 or above in
S
Ijazah - SMA/MA or SMK/MAK: Mathematics passed at grade 6 or above in
programmes only.
S
Higher Secondary Examination Pass Certificate, awarded by The Board of
Secondary Education Indian Schools Indonesia: 4 acceptable academic
subjects each passed at 70% or above OR An overall average of 70% from
all subjects taken at year XII satisfies the entrance requirements for degrees
only. If Mathematics and English are not passed at 70% or above then in
addition Mathematics at year XII must be passed at 50% or above and
applicants require an acceptable Test of Proficiency in English which has
been passed at the required grade within the past 3 years.
S
Iran Pre-University Certificate (since 1992): provided an overall grade of 12 or
above is achieved.
G
High School Diploma (Pre 1992): provided an overall grade of 14 or above is
achieved.
G
Pre-University Certificate (since 1992): Mathematics passed at grade 12 or
above satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for BSc CIS/CC
degrees only.
S
Pre-University Certificate (since 1992): Mathematics passed at grade 10
S
High School Diploma: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including
Language)
O
High School Diploma: Mathematics passed at grade 14 or above in final year
CIS/CC degrees only
S
Ireland, Northern See, England, Northern Ireland and Wales
Ireland, Republic
of.
Irish Leaving Certificate, Ordinary level: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or
above (including Mathematics) provided grade C or above is achieved on a
subject for subject basis
O
Irish Leaving Certificate, Higher level: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or
above (including Mathematics) provided grade D or above is achieved on a
O

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Irish Leaving Certificate: provided five Higher level subjects are passed at
BCCCC or above.
G
Irish Leaving Certificate in and after 1992: Mathematics passed at Higher
level grade D3 or above / Standard level grade B1 or above satisfies the
Mathematics programme requirement for BSc CIS/CC degrees only.
S
Irish Leaving Certificate pre 1992, Mathematics passed at Higher level grade
D or above / Standard level grade B or above satisfies the Mathematics
S
S
Irish Auctioneers and Valuers Institute, Membership having passed all the
required examinations
G
Limerick Vocational Education Committee (formerly Limerick Senior College)
Diploma in Economic Science
G
National Council for Educational Awards (NCEA): National Diploma G
Israel Matriculation Certificate / Bagrut: provided a mark of at least 6 is achieved
in at least seven subjects. At least two of these subjects should been taken
as level 5 units.
G
Matriculation Certificate / Bagrut: Mathematics (Unit 2) passed at grade 8 or
degrees only.
S
Matriculation Certificate / Bagrut: Mathematics (Unit 2) passed at grade 6 or
above satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for degrees in
S
Mechina G
Italy Diploma di Maturita G
Diploma di Esame di Stato, in and after 1999 G
Pagella: Mathematics passed at grade 8 or above in final year of schooling
only
S
Pagella: Mathematics passed at grade 6 or above in final year of schooling
S
Ivory Coast Diplme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degr / Baccalaurat:
grade 10 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of
schooling (with the exception of English Language)
O
Diplme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degr / Baccalaurat:
S

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Jamaica See Caribbean
Japan Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate: provided an overall average of
4 is achieved in all subjects taken over the 3 year period. In addition
applicants must provide sufficient evidence confirming that they have been
offered a place to study a degree at a recognised (National, Public or
Private) Japanese higher education institute.
G

Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving
Certificate): comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including
Language)
O
Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving
Certificate): Mathematics passed at grade 3 or above in final year of
S
Jordan Certificate of General Secondary Education: comparable to UK GCSE grade C
or above (including Mathematics) provided 50% or above is achieved on a
English Language)
O
Certificate of General Secondary Education: Mathematics passed at 70% or
S
Kazakhstan Diploma of Completed Secondary Education: comparable to UK GCSE grade
C or above provided grade 3 or above is achieved on a subject for subject
O
Diploma of Completed Secondary Education: Algebra and Geometry both
passed at grade 4 or above in final year of schooling satisfies the
S
Diploma of Completed Secondary Education: Algebra and Geometry both
S
Kenya Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education: comparable to UK GCSE grade C
or above (including Mathematics) provided grade C or above is achieved on
a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling
O
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education: Mathematics passed at grade B or
S
Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE): comparable to UK GCE A
level provided grade A E is achieved on a subject for subject basis.
A
S

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studied at an institute that is recognised by the Commission for Higher
Education. Additionally applicants must hold 4 KCSE examinations at grade
C or above
G
Higher Diploma from an acceptable Polytechnic G
Certified Public Accountants (CPA), having successfully completed all three
parts of the examinations of the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries
National Examination Board (KASNEB)
G
Certified Public Secretaries (CPS), having successfully completed all three
parts of the examinations of the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries
National Examination Board (KASNEB).
G
Korea, Republic
of
High School Diploma: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including
Mathematics) provided grade C or above is achieved on a subject for
Language)
O
High School Diploma: Mathematics passed at grade B or above in final year
S
Kosovo Matura G
only
S
S
Kuwait General Secondary Education Certificate: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or
English Language)
O
General Secondary Education Certificate: Mathematics passed at 80% or
S
Kyrgyzstan Certificate of Completed Secondary Education: comparable to UK GCSE
grade C or above provided grade 3 or above is achieved on a subject for
Language)
O
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education: Algebra and Geometry both
S
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education: Certificate of Secondary
(Complete) General Education: Algebra and Geometry both passed at grade
S

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Latvia Atestts par visprjo vidjo izgltbu (Certificate of General Secondary
Education): provided 4 state examinations are passed with not less than 60%
in any individual subject.
G
Atestats par Visparejo Videjo Izglitibu: Mathematics passed at grade C (6) or
S
Atestats par Visparejo Videjo Izglitibu: Mathematics passed at grade B (8) or
S
Lebanon Baccalaurat Gnral: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including
Language)
O
Baccalaurat Gnral: Mathematics passed at grade 14 or above in final year
S
Liberia Senior School Certificate: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above
O
Senior School Certificate: Mathematics passed at grade 4 or above in final
S
Associate degree awarded by an institution acceptable to the University of
London
G
Liechtenstein Matura certificate (Type B or Type E) G
only.
S
S
Lithuania Brandos Atestatas: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including
basis in final year of schooling (School Matura) (with the exception of
English Language)
O
Brandos Atestatas: Mathematics passed at grade 7 or above in final year of
CIS/CC degrees only (School Matura)
S
Luxembourg Diplme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires. G
Diplme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires: Mathematics passed at grade 40 or
S
Diplme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires: Mathematics passed at grade 30 or S

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Sciences programmes only.
Macedonia Matura G
only.
S
S
Madagascar Baccalaurat de l'Enseignement du Second Degr: comparable to UK GCSE
O
Baccalaurat de l'Enseignement du Second Degr: Mathematics passed at
S
Malawi Malawi Certificate of Education: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above
O
Malawi Certificate of Education: Mathematics passed at grade 4 or above in
S
the English programme requirement) for the BA/DipHE English degree only
S
Malaysia School Qualifications
Malaysia Certificate of Education/Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia: comparable to UK
GCSE grade C or above (including Mathematics) provided grade C (6) or
above is achieved on a subject for subject basis. [Note: no recognition is
given to 322 or 122 English Language Communicational.]
O
Malaysia Certificate of Education/Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia: Mathematics
passed at grade B (4) or above satisfies the Mathematical programme
S
Malaysia Higher School Certificate/Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (in and
after 2003): comparable to UK GCE A level grade A - E provided grade A C
is achieved on a subject for subject basis (except Kertas Am)
A
(In and after 2003) 3 SPM passes at grade C (6) or above in non overlapping
subjects plus 2 further STPM passes at grade C or above in non overlapping
subjects.
G
Malaysia Higher School Certificate/Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (Pre
2003): comparable to UK GCE A level provided grade A E is achieved on a
A

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subject for subject basis (except Kertas Am)
Matrikulasi / Matriculation Certificate (in and after 1988), provided a
minimum CGPA of 3.0 is achieved
G
Joint Examination for the Higher School Certificate and Advanced level
General Certificate of Education in Malaysia and Singapore: comparable to
basis. [Note: a pass in English Usage at the subsidiary level is recognised as
equivalent to a grade C at GCSE/GCE O level English Language.]
A
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) offered by the Malaysian Independent
Chinese Secondary Schools System: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or
above (including Mathematics) provided grade C8 or above is achieved on a
subject for subject basis (with the exception of English Language).
O
Chinese Secondary Schools System: Mathematics passed at grade B6 or
degrees only.
S
Chinese Secondary Schools System provided 5 acceptable subjects are
passed at Credit (or Grade B) or above, together with 3 non-overlapping
subjects awarded with grades A - C in the SPM OR 8 acceptable UEC
subjects passed at Credit (or Grade B) or above. For both options an
acceptable test of proficiency in English must also have been passed at the
required grade within the past three years. This satisfies the entrance
requirements for the LLB and the Diploma in the Common Law only
S
subjects awarded with grades A - C in the SPM. One of these 8 subjects
must be Mathematics OR 8 acceptable UEC subjects passed at Credit (or
Grade B) or above, including Mathematics. For both options an acceptable
test of proficiency in English must also have been passed at the required
grade within the past three years. This satisfies the entrance and course
requirements for admission to the degrees in Economics, Finance,
Management and the Social Sciences only
S
subjects awarded with grades A - C in the SPM. Within this Mathematics
must be passed at Credit or above from the UEC or grade A - B in the SPM
OR 8 acceptable UEC subjects passed at Credit (or Grade B) or above,
including Mathematics. For both options an acceptable test of proficiency in
English must also have been passed at the required grade within the past
three years. This satisfies the entrance and course requirements for
admission to the BSc CIS/CC degrees only
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Foundation and Diploma Programmes
A Foundation Programme which is accredited at the point of award and is
listed on the Malaysian Qualifications Register as enabling progression to
MQF level 4. Additionally applicants must hold 5 non-overlapping SPMs at
grade A + C / 1 6.
G
A MQF level 4 Diploma which is at least 1 year full time in duration, is
accredited at the point of award and is listed on the Malaysian
Qualifications Register.
G
HELP University Diploma in Business: satisfies the entrance requirements
(including the Mathematics programme requirement) for the BSc degrees in
Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only. Also satisfies
the English Language proficiency requirement provided the diploma has
been awarded within the past 3 years
S
HELP University Foundation Programme in Arts: provided they have passed
Maths and Statistics from the compulsory units. In addition they must have
passed one of the following pairs: Introduction to Business Principles and
Introduction to Marketing Principles; Macroeconomics and Microeconomics;
Principles of Accounting and Economics Principles C; Principles of
Accounting and Introduction to Marketing Principles; Introduction to
Business Principles and Principles of Accounting, satisfies the entrance
Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only. Also satisfies the English
Language proficiency requirement provided the diploma has been awarded
within the past 3 years
S
HELP University Foundation Programme in Science: provided they have
passed Maths from the compulsory units and three from the following units:
Biology: Molecules (Cells & Energy); Biology II: (Systems & Function);
Physics; Chemistry; Introduction to Electrical Engineering; Introduction to
Mechanical Engineering, satisfies the entrance requirements (including the
Mathematics) for the BSc degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and
the Social Sciences only. Also satisfies the English Language proficiency
requirement provided the diploma has been awarded within the past 3
years
S
HELP International College of Technology / HICT (formally known as Sepang
Institute of Technology) Foundation Studies Programme: provided a
minimum GPA of 2.00 or above is achieved in each of the following:
Foundation Economics, Foundation Mathematics and Foundation Statistics.
In addition the applicant must hold 5 SPMs at grade C (6) or above, satisfies
the entrance requirements (including the Mathematics) for the BSc degrees
in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only. Also
satisfies the English Language proficiency requirement provided the
diploma has been awarded within the past 3 years
S
Kemayan ATC-Certificate in Business Studies: provided the following units
are passed: Introduction to Accounting, Basic Financial Accounting,
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Introduction to Microeconomics, Introduction to Macro-economics. In
addition the applicant must hold 5 SPMs at grade C (6) or above, satisfies
the entrance requirements (including the Mathematics) for the BSc degrees
in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only. Also
satisfies the English Language proficiency requirement provided the
diploma has been awarded within the past 3 years
The KDU / UNSW Foundation Year (Commerce): satisfies the entrance
S
Lincoln College, Diploma in Business Administration: satisfies the entrance
requirements for the BSc Business Administration degree only. Also satisfies
the English Language proficiency requirement provided the diploma has
been awarded within the past 3 years
S
Lincoln College, Diploma in Computer Science; Diploma in Multimedia:
provided unit COMP333 (Calculus) has been passed at grade C or above,
satisfies the entrance requirements (including the Mathematics programme
requirement) for BSc CIS/CC degrees only. Also satisfies the English
S
Taylor's College Foundation Programme in Business: satisfies the entrance
S
Maldives,
Republic of the
UCLES Ordinary level / SSC: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above
for subject basis.
O
UCLES Ordinary level / SSC: Mathematics passed at grade B or above
only.
S
UCLES A level / HSC: comparable to UK GCE A level provided grade A E is
achieved on a subject for subject basis.
A
3 UCLES Ordinary level / SSC passes at grade C or above in non overlapping
subjects plus 2 further UCLES A level / HSC passes at grade E or above in
G
3 UCLES A level / HSC passes in non overlapping subjects where grade EED
or above is achieved.
G
Villa College: Foundation in Law satisfies the entrance requirements for the
LLB and Diploma in the Common Law programmes only
S
Mali Diplme d'Etudes Universitaires Gnrales (DEUG) G
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Language)
S
Malta MATSEC Secondary Education Certificate: comparable to UK GCSE grade C
or above (including Mathematics) provided grade 5 or above is achieved on
a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling
O
MATSEC Secondary Education Certificate: Mathematics passed at grade 3 or
S
Advanced Matriculation or Matriculation Certificate Examination (single
Advanced subject): comparable to UK GCE A level provided grade A E is
A
Advanced Matriculation or Matriculation Certificate Examination:
Mathematics or Pure Mathematics at grade E or above satisfies the
S
Matriculation Certificate Intermediate level: Pure Mathematics at grade E or
above satisfies the Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC
degrees only
S
Matriculation certificate (from 1997) G
St Martin's Institute of Information Technology: Mathematics Foundation II
at 70% or over satisfies the Mathematics programme requirement for the
S
The St Martins Institute Diploma in Entrepreneurship, MQC level 5, satisfies
the entrance requirements for the BSc Business Administration degree only
S
Mauritania Diplme de Bachelier de I'Enseignement du Second Degr / Baccalaurat:
O
Diplme de Bachelier de I'Enseignement du Second Degr / Baccalaurat:
S
Mauritius General Certificate of Education Ordinary level: comparable to UK GCSE
grade C or above (including Mathematics) provided grade C or above is
O
General Certificate of Education Ordinary level: Mathematics passed at
grade B or above satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for
S
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate / Cambridge GCE A level:
comparable to UK GCE A level provided grade A E is achieved on a subject
for subject basis.
A
3 GCE Ordinary level passes at grade C or above in non overlapping subjects
plus 2 further HSC / A level passes at grade E or above in non overlapping
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subjects.
3 HSC / A level passes in non overlapping subjects where grade EED or
above is achieved.
G
Mexico Bachiller: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including Mathematics)
O
Bachiller: Mathematics passed at grade 8 or above in final year of schooling
only.
S
Monaco Baccalaurat G
S
schooling satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for degrees in
S
Mongolia Certificate of Complete Secondary Education (awarded from 2005):
60% or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of
O
Certificate of Complete Secondary Education (awarded from 2005):
Mathematics passed at 80% or above in final year of schooling satisfies the
S
Montenegro Matura (Secondary School Leaving Diploma) G
only
S
S
Morocco Baccalaurat: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including
Language)
O
CIS/CC degrees only
S
Mozambique Certificado de Habilitaes Literarias: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or
English Language)
O
Certificado de Habilitaes Literarias: Mathematics passed at grade 14 or
S

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Myanmar Basic Education Standard X Examination / Matriculation Examination:
50% or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of
O
Basic Education Standard X Examination / Matriculation Examination:
Mathematics passed at 70% or above in final year of schooling satisfies the
S
Nepal Higher Secondary Education Certificate: (when awarded from the Higher
Secondary Education Board): comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above
Language)
O
Higher Secondary Education Certificate: (when awarded from the Higher
Secondary Education Board): Mathematics passed at 70% or above in final
S
Netherlands Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Ouderwijs (VWO) G
VWO: Mathematics passed at grade 7 or above in final year of schooling
only
S
VWO: Mathematics passed at grade 6 or above in final year of schooling
S
Hogereburgerschool (HBS) G
New Zealand New Zealand Bursary A or B G
National Certificate in Educational Achievement level 2: comparable to UK
GCSE grade C or above (including Mathematics) provided Achieved, Merit or
Excellence has been obtained on a subject for subject basis
O
National Certificate in Educational Achievement level 2: Mathematics passed
at Merit or Excellence satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement
S
University Entrance Certificates with National Certificates in Educational
Achievement Level 3 (80 credits) with a majority of Merits / Excellences in
subjects to be studied at Higher Education Institutions expressed on the
Record of Learning
G
S
Nicaragua Bachillerato: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including
Mathematics) provided 60% or above is achieved on a subject for subject
O
Bachillerato: Mathematics passed at 80% or above in final year of schooling S

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only
Niger Baccalaurat / Diplme de Bachelier de I'Enseignement du Second Degr:
O
Baccalaurat / Diplme de Bachelier de I'Enseignement du Second Degr:
S
Nigeria West African Senior School Certificate (WAEC) or Nigerian Examinations
Council (NECO): comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including
basis
O
West African Senior School Certificate (WAEC) or Nigerian Examinations
Council (NECO): Mathematics passed at grade 4 or above satisfies the
S
WAEC West African GCE A level: comparable to UK GCE A level provided
grade A E is achieved on a subject for subject basis.
A
studied at an institute that is recognised by the National Universities
Commission (NUC). Additionally applicants must hold 4 West African Senior
School Certificate (WAEC) or Nigerian Examinations Council (NECO)
examinations at grade 6 or above
G
National Diploma awarded by an institution acceptable to the University of
London, provided Upper Credit or above is achieved (those without an
Upper Credit or above are considered on a case by case basis).
G
Higher National Diploma awarded by an institution acceptable to the
University of London
G
S
Norway Vitneml fra den Videregende Skole / Examen Artium G
Vitneml / Examen Artium (Eksamenskarakter): Mathematics passed at
grade 4 or above satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for
S
Vitneml / Examen Artium (Eksamenskarakter): Mathematics passed at
programmes only
S
Pakistan Intermediate / Higher Secondary Certificate: comparable to UK GCSE grade
C or above (including Mathematics) provided 50% or above is achieved on a
O

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English Language)
Intermediate / Higher Secondary Certificate: Mathematics passed at 70% or
S
Panama Bachillerato: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including
O
Bachillerato: Mathematics passed at grade 4 or above in final year of
CIS/CC degrees only
S
Peru Certificado de Educacin Secundaria Comn Completa: comparable to UK
GCSE grade C or above (including Mathematics) provided grade 11 or above
is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the
O
Certificado de Educacin Secundaria Comn Completa: Mathematics passed
at grade 15 or above in final year of schooling satisfies the Mathematical
S
Philippines Bachelor degree, awarded by an institution acceptable to the University of
London
G
Poland Swiadectwo Dojrzaoci G
Swiadectwo Dojrzaoci (In and after 2005): Mathematics passed at 58% or
above at basic level satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for
S
Swiadectwo Dojrzaoci (In and after 2005) Mathematics passed at 30% or
above at basic level satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for
programmes only
S
Swiadectwo Dojrzaoci (1992 2004) Mathematics passed at grade 4 or
above in Oral or Written section satisfies the Mathematical programme
S
Swiadectwo Dojrzaoci (1992 2004) Mathematics passed at grade 2 or
above in Oral or Written section satisfies the Mathematical programme
S
Swiadectwo Dojrzaoci (Pre 1992) Mathematics passed at grade 4 or above
in Oral or Written section satisfies the Mathematical programme
S
Swiadectwo Dojrzaoci (Pre 1992) Mathematics passed at grade 3 or above
in Oral or Written section satisfies the Mathematical programme
S
Portugal Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundrios /Certido do Dcimo Segundo
Ano: provided an overall average of 14 or above is achieved
G
Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundrios /Certido do Dcimo Segundo S

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Ano: Mathematics passed at grade 14 or above in final year of schooling
only
Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundrios /Certido do Dcimo Segundo
Ano: Mathematics passed at grade 10 or above in final year of schooling
S
Qatar General Secondary Education Certificate: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or
English Language)
O
S
Romania Diplom de Bacalaureat G
Diplom de Bacalaureat (Situatia la Examenul de Bacalaureat): Mathematics
passed at grade 7 or above satisfies the Mathematical programme
S
Diplom de Bacalaureat (Situatia la Examenul de Bacalaureat): Mathematics
passed at grade 6 or above satisfies the Mathematical programme
S
Russia Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education: comparable to UK
GCSE grade C or above provided grade 3 or above is achieved on a subject
Language)
O
Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education: Algebra and
Geometry both passed at grade 4 or above in final year of schooling
only
S
Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education: Algebra and
Geometry both passed at grade 3 or above in final year of schooling
S
Academy of Justice, Moscow: Basic Diploma in Law satisfies the entrance
requirements for the LLB and Diploma in the Common Law programmes
only
S
Specialist Diploma / Bachelor degree, successful completion of 1 year
provided this has been studied at an institute that is recognised by Ministry
of Education and Science of the Russian Federation. Additionally applicants
must hold the Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education
including Algebra and Geometry both passed at grade 3 or above in final
year of schooling. Furthermore applicants require an acceptable Test of
Proficiency in English which has been passed at the required grade within
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the past 3 years. This satisfies the entrance requirements (including the
Mathematics programme requirement) for the BSc degrees in Economics,
Specialist Diploma / Bachelor degree, successful completion of 1 year
provided this has been studied at an institute that is recognised by Ministry
of Education and Science of the Russian Federation. Additionally applicants
must hold the Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education.
Furthermore applicants require an acceptable Test of Proficiency in English
which has been passed at the required grade within the past 3 years. This
satisfies the entrance requirements for the LLB and Diploma in the Common
Law programmes only.
S
Saudi Arabia Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate): comparable to UK
GCSE grade C or above (including Mathematics) provided 50% or above is
O
Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate): Mathematics passed
at 70% or above in final year of schooling satisfies the Mathematical
S
Samoa Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or
above (including Mathematics) provided grade 5 or above at general
proficiency is achieved on a subject for subject basis
O
Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate: Mathematics passed at grade 3 or
above at general proficiency satisfies the Mathematical programme
S
Scotland Scottish Certificate of Education Standard Level: comparable to UK GCSE
O
Scottish Certificate of Education Standard Level: Mathematics passed at
S
Scottish Certificate of Education Higher Level, provided five subjects are
obtained at CCCCB or above.
G
Bachelor degree G
Certificate of Higher Education G
Diploma of Higher Education G
Higher National Diploma / Higher National Certificate G
Graduate Certificate / Graduate Diploma G
Masters degree G
S
Barristers of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland G

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Institute of Bankers, Scotland, Associate Member G
Senegal Diplme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degr / Baccalaurat:
O
Diplme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degr / Baccalaurat:
S
Serbia Matura (Secondary School Leaving Diploma) G
only
S
S
Seychelles Cambridge Overseas School Certificate / IGCSE: comparable to UK GCSE
grade C or above (including Mathematics) provided grade C / 6 or above is
O
Cambridge Overseas School Certificate / IGCSE: Mathematics passed at
grade B / 4 or above satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for
S
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate: comparable to UK GCE A
A
3 COSC / IGCSE passes at grade C / 6 or above in non overlapping subjects
plus 2 further COHSC passes at grade E or above in non overlapping
subjects.
G
3 COHSC passes in non overlapping subjects where grade EED or above is
achieved.
G
Diploma from Seychelles Polytechnic, provided it is at least 2 years full time
duration
G
Sierra Leone West African Senior School Certificate: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or
O
West African Senior School Certificate: Mathematics passed at grade 4 or
degrees only
S
General Certificate of Education Advanced Level: comparable to UK GCE A
A
S
Singapore School Qualifications

Key

Singapore/Cambridge GCE O level: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or
above (including Mathematics) provided grade C6 or above is achieved on a
O
Singapore/Cambridge GCE O level: Mathematics passed at grade B4 or
degrees only
S
Singapore/Cambridge GCE A level when passed at H1 level (in and after
2007): comparable to UK GCE AS level provided grade A E is achieved on a
subject for subject basis ( = AS level only)

A
Singapore/Cambridge GCE A level: (Pre 2007): comparable to UK GCE A
level provided grade A E is achieved on a subject for subject basis
A
Singapore/Cambridge GCE A level when passed at H2 level (in and after
2007): comparable to UK GCE A level provided grade A E is achieved on a
A
3 Singapore/Cambridge O level passes at grade C or above in non
overlapping subjects plus 2 further Singapore/Cambridge H2 level passes at
grade E or above in non overlapping subjects.
G
3 Singapore/Cambridge H2 level passes in non overlapping subjects where
G
NUS High School of Mathematics and Science: NUS High School Diploma. G
NUS High School Diploma: satisfies the Mathematical programme
S
NUS High School Diploma: satisfies the Mathematical programme
S
Joint Examination for the Higher School Certificate and Advanced level
General Certificate of Education in Malaysia and Singapore: comparable to
basis. [Note: a pass in English Usage at the subsidiary level is recognised as
equivalent to a grade C at GCSE/GCE O level English Language.]
A
Polytechnic awards
Polytechnic Diploma / Advanced Diploma / Specialist Diploma awarded by
one of the following (provided the programme is at least 1 year full time in
duration): Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic
Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic or Temasek Polytechnic
G
Nanyang Polytechnic: the following Diplomas satisfy the entrance
requirements (including the Mathematical programme requirement) for BSc
CIS/CC degrees: Electronics, Computer and Control Engineering; Electronics,
Computer and Communications Engineering; Electronics and Computer
Engineering; Electronics, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering;
Engineering Informatics; IT (only if both IT1101 and IT1201 have been
passed with grade B or better); Precision Engineering and Biomedical
Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Mechatronics Engineering;
Multimedia and Infocomm Technology; Multimedia System Engineering:
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Telematics and Media Technology
Ngee Ann Polytechnic: the following Advanced Diplomas satisfy the
entrance requirements (including the Mathematics programme
requirement) for BSc CIS/CC degrees: the Advanced Diploma in Computer
and Communications Systems; the Advanced Diploma in Data
Communications and Networking; and the Advanced Diploma in
Information Systems and Software Engineering
S
Ngee Ann Polytechnic: the following Diplomas satisfy the entrance
CIS/CC degrees: Electrical and Electronic engineering; Building
Management; Electronic/Electrical Engineering; Mechatronic Engineering;
Mechanical Engineering; Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering; Electronic
and Computer Engineering; Engineering Informatics; Diploma in Building
Services Engineering; Civil and Environmental Engineering; Electronic and
Telecomm Engineering; QA Engineering
S
Ngee Ann Polytechnic: Diploma in Information Technology (provided
Additional Mathematics II is passed at grade B or better OR both Calculus
and Numerical Methods and Advanced Statistics and Pure Mathematics
are passed at grade C or better), satisfies the entrance requirements
(including the Mathematics programme requirement) for BSc CIS/CC
degrees only
S
Republic Polytechnic: the following Diplomas satisfy the entrance
CIS/CC degrees: Diplomas in Business Applications: Business Computing;
Information Technology and Diplomas with passes in the three units A111,
A112 and A211
S
Singapore Polytechnic: the following Diplomas satisfy the entrance
CIS/CC degrees: Civil and Structural Engineering; Computer & Network
Technology; Instrumentation and Control Engineering; Civil Engineering;
Electrical Engineering; Electronics and Communications Engineering;
Manufacturing Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Chemical Process
Technology; Building Engineering; Building Services Engineering; Electronic
and Computer Engineering; Electronics, Computer and Communications
Engineering; Materials Engineering; Mechatronics; and Diplomas with passes
in both MS0105 and ST8101
S
Temasek Polytechnic: the following Diplomas satisfy the entrance
CIS/CC degrees: Computer Engineering; Intelligent Building Technology;
Mechatronics; Electronics; IT (only if units CMA1C and CMA1C 02 have been
passed at Grade C or better); Mobile and Wireless Computing (only if units
CMA1A 01 and CMA1C 02 are both passed at grade C or better);
Microelectronics; Quality Engineering; Quality Engineering and
Management; Telecommunications
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The following awards from other acceptable institutes / organisations:
PSB Academy Diplomas, provided an overall average of at least 60% is
achieved. In addition the diploma must be at least 12 months part time with
at least 240 contact hours. Additionally applicants must hold at least 4 non-
overlapping Singaporean O levels at grade C or above or the equivalent.
G
PSB Academy Diplomas, provided an overall average of at least 60% is
achieved. In addition the diploma must be at least 9 months full time with at
least 320 contact hours. Additionally applicants must hold at least 4 non-
overlapping Singaporean O levels at grade C or above or the equivalent.
G
FTMS Business School, Diploma in Business Administration Foundation
Stage: satisfies the entrance requirements (including the Mathematics
programme requirement) for the degrees in Economics, Management,
Finance and the Social Sciences
S
Diploma awarded by one of the following: the FrenchSingapore Institute of
Electro- Technology; the German Singapore Institute of Production
Technology; the Japanese Singapore Institute of Software Technology
G
Japan Singapore Institute of Software Technology: Diploma in Programming
and Systems Analysis satisfies the Mathematics programme requirement for
S
Singapore Institute of Banking and Finance, Diploma in Banking and Finance G
Singapore Institute of Labour Studies, Diploma in Industrial Relations G
Singapore Institute of Labour Studies/ Singapore Institute of Management
(SILS/ SIM) Diploma in Employment Relations
G
Singapore Institute of Management, Diploma in Accounting: provided the
unit Statistics for Business is successfully completed satisfies the entrance
requirements (including the Mathematics programme requirement) for the
BSc degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences
only.
S
Singapore Institute of Management, Diploma in Business Management G
Singapore Institute of Management, Diploma in Human Resource
Development
G
Singapore Institute of Management, Diploma in Management Practice G
Singapore Institute of Management, Diploma in Management Studies G
Singapore Institute of Management; Diploma in Management Studies:
provided the unit Business Mathematics is successfully completed, satisfies
the entrance requirements (including the Mathematics programme
requirement) for the BSc Economics, Management, Finance and Social
Sciences degrees only.
S
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore, Membership, having
passed all final examinations
G
TMC Computer School, Higher Diploma in Computer Studies: satisfies the
entrance requirements (including the Mathematics programme
requirement) for BSc CIS/CC degrees only
S
Ong Teng Cheong Institute of Labour Studies/Singapore Institute of G

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Management: Diploma in Employment Relations
National Institute of Education: Diploma Programme G
Bridging Courses
PSB Academy Bridging Course in Mathematics: satisfies the Mathematical
programme requirement for the degrees in Economics, Finance and Social
Sciences only
S
SAA, Bridging course in Mathematics: satisfies the Mathematics programme
requirement for the degrees in Economics, Finance and Social Sciences only
S
Singapore Institute of Management, Bridging Course in Mathematics:
passed at 35% or above, satisfies
the Mathematics programme requirement for BSc CIS/CC degrees only
S
Singapore Institute of Management, Bridging course in Mathematics:
satisfies the Mathematics programme requirement for the Diploma in
CIS/CC and degrees in Economics, Management Finance and the Social
Sciences only
S
Stansfield School of Business, Bridging Course in Mathematics: passed at
50% or above, satisfies the Mathematics programme requirement for BSc
CIS/CC degrees only
S
Stansfield School of Business, Bridging course in Mathematics: satisfies the
Mathematics programme requirement for the degrees in Economics,
Finance and Social Sciences only
S
Slovakia Maturitn Skka / Maturita G
Maturita examination: Mathematics passed at grade 3 or above satisfies the
S
Maturita examination: Mathematics passed at grade 4 or above satisfies the
S
Slovenia Matura / Secondary School Leaving Diploma G
Matura examination: Mathematics passed at grade 3 or above satisfies the
S
Matura examination: Mathematics passed at grade 2 or above satisfies the
S
Solomon Islands Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or
O
S
Somalia Secondary School Leaving Certificate: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or
English Language)
O
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in final year of schooling satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement
South Africa National Senior Certificate (NSC), provided grade 66655 or above is
achieved (Life Orientation cannot be considered for admission purposes).
G
NSC: Mathematics passed at grade 5 or above at satisfies the Mathematical
S
NSC: Mathematics passed at grade 3 or above satisfies the Mathematical
S
Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement) provided grade BBBCC
or above is achieved at Higher Level.
G
Senior Certificate: Mathematics passed at grade C at Higher Level or grade B
at Standard Level satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for
S
Senior Certificate: Mathematics passed at grade E at Higher Level or grade C
at Standard Level satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for
programmes only
S
NQF level 5 Diploma / Certificate, provided the programme is at least 1 year
full time in duration and is registered with the South African Qualifications
Authority (SAQA) at the point of award
G
Southern African Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators,
Associate Member
G
G
Spain Curso de Orientacin Universitaria (COU): provided an overall average of 6
or above is achieved
G
Selectividad / Prueba de Acceso Universidad (PAU), provided an overall
average of 6 or above is achieved
G
Ttulo de Bachiller: provided an overall average of 6 or above is achieved G
COU / Selectividad / PAU / Ttulo de Bachiller: Mathematics passed at grade
S
COU / Selectividad / PAU / Ttulo de Bachiller: Mathematics passed at grade
S
Enseanzas de Bachillerato: provided an overall average of B or above is
achieved
G
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Ordinary level General Certificate of Education: comparable to UK
GCSE grade C or above (including Mathematics) provided grade Credit or
O

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above is achieved on a subject for subject basis
Sri Lanka Ordinary level General Certificate of Education (in and after 2001):
Mathematics passed at grade Very Good (B) or above satisfies the
S
Passes in two approved subjects in the Sri Lankan A level Examination and
three further approved subjects in the Sri Lankan O level Examination. All
subjects must be passed at grade Credit or above and one of these subjects
must be in English
G
Passes in three approved subjects in the Sri Lankan A level Examination. In
addition, applicants must possess one further subject from the Sri Lankan O
level Examination. All subjects must be passed at grade Credit or above and
one of these subjects must be in English
G
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, Associate and
Graduate Members (by examination)
G
Sudan Sudan School Certificate (formally called the Secondary School Certificate or
Higher Secondary School Certificate): comparable to UK GCSE grade C or
English Language)
O
Sudan School Certificate (formally called the Secondary School Certificate or
Higher Secondary School Certificate): Mathematics passed at 70% or above
S
Sweden Avgngsbetyg / Slutbetyg G
Avgngsbetyg / Slutbetyg: Mathematics (minimum 200 credits) passed at
grade G or above satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for
S
Avgngsbetyg / Slutbetyg: Mathematics (minimum 100 credits) passed at
grade G or above satisfies the Mathematical programme requirement for
programmes only
S
Switzerland Maturitatzeugnis / Certificat de Maturit / Attestato de Maturita G
Fhigkeitszeugnis / Certificat de Capacit / Attestato di Capacit G
Fachmaturitt / Maturit Specialise / Attestato di Maturit Specializzata G
Maturitatzeugnis / Fhigkeitszeugnis / Fachmaturitt (or the equivalent):
Mathematics passed at Gut / Bien / Bene or above satisfies the
S
Maturitatzeugnis / Fhigkeitszeugnis / Fachmaturitt (or the equivalent):
Mathematics passed at Genugend / Suffisant / Sufficiente or above satisfies
S
Syria General Secondary Education Certificate: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or
O

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English Language)
S
Taiwan Senior High School Leaving Certificate: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or
English Language)
O
Senior High School Leaving Certificate: Mathematics passed at 80% or
S
Tajikistan Certificate of Completed Secondary Education: comparable to UK GCSE
grade C or above provided grade 3 or above is achieved on a subject for
Language)
O
S
S
Tanzania Certificate of Secondary Education: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or
above (including Mathematics) provided grade C or above is achieved on a
subject for subject basis in final year of schooling
O
Certificate of Secondary Education: Mathematics passed at grade B or above
only
S
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education, Principle Passes: comparable
to UK GCE A level provided grade A E is achieved on a subject for subject
basis.
A
3 CSE passes at grade C or above in non overlapping subjects plus 2 further
ACSE Principle Passes at grade E or above in non overlapping subjects.
G
3 ACSE Principle Passes in non overlapping subjects where grade EED or
above is achieved.
G
S
Thailand Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6: comparable to UK GCSE grade
C or above (including Mathematics) provided 50% or above is achieved on a
O

Key

English Language)
Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6: Mathematics passed at 70% or
S
Togo Baccalaurat de Deuxime Degr: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above
(including Mathematics) provided grade 10 or above is achieved on a
English Language)
O
Baccalaurat de Deuxime Degr: Mathematics passed at grade 14 or above
at in final year of schooling satisfies the Mathematical programme
S
Tonga Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or
O
S
Trinidad and
Tobago
See Caribbean

Tunisia Baccalaurat: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including
Language)
O
Baccalaurat: Mathematics passed at grade 14 or above at in final year of
CIS/CC degrees only
S
Turkey Devlet Lise Diplomasi / Lise Bitirme Diplomasi: comparable to UK GCSE
O
Devlet Lise Diplomasi / Lise Bitirme Diplomasi: Mathematics passed at grade
3 or above at in final year of schooling satisfies the Mathematical
S
Turkmenistan (Attestat) Certificate of Secondary Education: comparable to UK GCSE grade
C or above provided grade 3 or above is achieved on a subject for subject
O
(Attestat) Certificate of Secondary Education: Algebra and Geometry both
S
(Attestat) Certificate of Secondary Education: Algebra and Geometry both
S
Uganda Uganda Certificate of Education: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above O

Key

Uganda Certificate of Education: Mathematics passed at grade 4 or above
only
S
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, Principle Passes: comparable to
basis.
A
3 UCE passes at grade 6 or above in non overlapping subjects plus 2 further
UACE Principle Passes at grade E or above in non overlapping subjects.
G
3 UACE Principle Passes in non overlapping subjects where grade EED or
above is achieved.
G
S
Ukraine Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education: comparable to UK
GCSE grade C or above provided grade 4 (out of 12) or above is achieved on
a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling or 3 (out of 5) or above
within previous grading system (with the exception of English Language)
O
Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education: Algebra and
Geometry both passed at grade 7 (out of 12) or above in final year of
schooling or 4 (out of 5) or above within previous grading system satisfies
S
Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education: Algebra and
Geometry both passed at grade 4 (out of 12) or above in final year of
schooling or 3 (out of 5) or above within previous grading system satisfies
S
United Kingdom See England or Scotland.
Uruguay Bachillerato: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including
O
Bachillerato: Mathematics passed at grade 9 or above in final year of
CIS/CC degrees only
S
USA Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations of the American College Board,
provided at least two full, non-overlapping, subjects are passed at grades 3,
4 or 5 (with the exception of Studio Art). Please note Microeconomics and
Macroeconomics, which individually must be passed at grade 3,4 or 5, are
valued as half a full subject each
G
Advanced Placement (AP) Examination of the American College Board:
Calculus AB / BC option passed at grade 3 or above satisfies the
S

Key

Advanced Placement (AP) Examination of the American College Board:
Calculus AB / BC option or Statistics passed at grade 3 or above satisfies the
S
Advanced Placement (AP) of the American College Board: International
Diploma
G
High School Graduation Diploma: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above
for subject basis in final year of schooling (grade 12)
O
High School Graduation Diploma: Mathematics passed at grade B or above
S
Associate degree from a Regionally Accredited Institution G
30 credits from a Regionally Accredited Institution. Additionally applicants
must hold the US High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalent
G
S
Uzbekistan Certificate of Completed Secondary Education: comparable to UK GCSE
grade C or above provided 56% or above is achieved on a subject for
Language)
O
passed at 71% or above in final year of schooling satisfies the Mathematical
S
passed at 56% or above in final year of schooling satisfies the Mathematical
S
Vanuatu Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or
O
S
Venezuela Bachiller: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above (including Mathematics)
O
Bachiller: Mathematics passed at grade 14 or above in final year of
CIS/CC degrees only
S

Key

Vietnam Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma: comparable to UK GCSE
O
Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma: Mathematics passed at grade
S
Wales See, England, Northern Ireland and Wales
West Indies See Caribbean
Yemen General Secondary Education Certificate: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or
above (including Mathematics) provided grade 350 or above is achieved on
English Language)
O
General Secondary Education Certificate: Mathematics passed at grade 491
or above in final year of schooling satisfies the Mathematical programme
S
Zambia Zambia School Certificate: comparable to UK GCSE grade C or above
for subject basis.
O
Zambia School Certificate: Mathematics passed at grade 4 or above satisfies
S
S
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Ordinary Level: comparable to
UK GCSE grade C or above (including Mathematics) provided grade C or
above is achieved on a subject for subject basis
O
Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Ordinary Level: Mathematics
passed at grade B or above satisfies the Mathematical programme
S
Zimbabwe Certificate of Secondary Education Advanced Level: comparable
to UK GCE A level provided grade A E is achieved on a subject for subject
basis.
A
3 ZGCE OL passes at grade C or above in non overlapping subjects plus 2
further ZCSE AL passes at grade E or above in non overlapping subjects.
G
3 ZCSE AL passes in non overlapping subjects where grade EED or above is
achieved.
G
S

Key

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